Based on Joshua 1:6–9 Opening ThoughtLife is unpredictable — wars erupt, tragedies strike, people disappoint us, and fear creeps in. Yet in the middle of chaos, God still calls His people to live boldly. Just as He told Joshua thousands of years ago, He tells us today: “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your […]
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Fear is one of the enemy’s favorite tools. It sneaks into our thoughts, paralyzes our decisions, and keeps us from stepping into the promises God has prepared for us. But the good news is this: God’s Word gives us everything we need to walk boldly and courageously — without fear — into His plans.In Joshua
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As I evaluated my past week, I noticed an uncomfortable tendency. There was a lack of energy. Everything around me had a grey tint to it. There was a lack of vibrance and brilliance to each day. You may wonder, do I live in the Northwest? Oddly enough, no. I reside in Tampa, Florida. It’s
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I have asked many people the question, “Who are you?” Their response, at first, is always the same, “What do you mean?” Then, some respond by saying what they do. Others reply by talking about family. These are good, solid answers. Some would say they are healthy ones but they don’t fully answer the question.
Pain happens. We can’t escape it. Pain, as Thanos, from Marvel Comics would say, is inevitable. So what do we do when we are confronted with an unexpected event, injury, heartbreak, or health crisis? Three Choices We have three choices. Through heartache, loss, disease, and injury I chose to give it all to my
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Do you feel like, sometimes, you’re wasting time? I do! Time Passing By We take a breath and our high school days blend into our college graduation. In another moment, we find ourselves married and building new families. Quickly, our young children become teens, who become young adults. Then they graduate and begin their lives.
Here’s something none of us want to hear, we are imperfect people. It’s true. We lie. Yes, it could be a white lie, but also it could be a flat-out ugly lie. Either way, it’s still a lie. We cheat. We take a small something from the office, and we fudge on
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Have you ever heard someone say, God called me to do this? We look at them in awe and a little skepticism. Then, we wonder, did God call them, or did they eat some lousy chicken and hallucinated the call? Now, imagine if you suddenly received a call on your cell phone. “Ring! Ring! Ring! And imagine
Are you a worrywart? Do you fill up with worry quickly when life feels out of control? I know I must watch myself, or I can easily find myself consumed with worry-filled thoughts. It is so easy to do. I also discovered that worrying could lead me to handle my problems in unhealthy ways. When
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Hi3 The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world. It’s changed how we do business. Covid altered the educational system. The pandemic modified everything, including how we do church. Many are watching services online instead of coming in-person. This shift has caused a disconnect. Church leaders wonder how many will return to church when the pandemic